Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Levy County Sheriff’s deputies urge organizers of dangerous ‘pop up’ parties to stay out of their county

The sheriff’s office says word on the street is a ‘pop up’ party is being planned for the East Williston area for the late-night hours of Friday, Dec. 22.

Community
2 years ago
Wildwood ringing in the new year with new community event featuring fireworks and outdoor party

The new free, community event will be held on Friday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Millennium Park.

Community
2 years ago
Fentanyl increasingly lethal warns US Attorney during remarks to business leaders in Ocala

Roger Handberg, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, educates Ocala area business leaders about the increasing dangers from fentanyl and what his office is doing to combat it.

State
2 years ago
How drunk driving fatalities in Florida compare to the rest of the US

Monge and Associates looked at drunk driving fatalities during 2021 in Florida using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Lady Lake man wins $1 million playing scratch-off game

Florida Lottery officials say the winner, 55-year-old Andrew Smith, chose to take a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala Police: Woman with suspended license runs red light causing crash that throws 3-year-old child from car

OPD says the woman who caused the crash was driving on a suspended license and unregistered vehicle.

Local
2 years ago
OFR crews responded to apartment fire started by candle, two pet birds rescued | PHOTOS

OFR says the fire happened Tuesday afternoon at Saddleworth Green Apartments on SW 1st Street.

Education
2 years ago
Alachua County school district now offering free virtual mental health services for students

The virtual therapy sessions are to help students deal with stress, bullying, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and many other issues.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County accepts land donation for sheriff’s office horses, livestock, seized animals. Makes progress toward plans for location for new animal shelter

Marion County Commission also awarded $125,000 total to three local animal rescues to help address animal overpopulation issues in the short-term.

Community
2 years ago
Lawn mowers and more made up the University of Florida’s Facilities Services holiday parade | PHOTOS & VIDEO

A parade of fire trucks, utility vehicles and construction equipment briefly stopped traffic in Gainesville Tuesday morning for a holiday parade.